James Novak is a fictional character portrayed by Dan Bucatinsky in the TV series Scandal.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Enemy of the State (season 1), they were 46 years old.
They appear in 29 episodes out of a total of 124 aired and have accumulated 1503 positive votes.
Episodes29
Enemy of the State
episode S1.E4 april 2012Olivia and Cyrus get into a heated argument about the Amanda Tanner case; Quinn helps a dictator locate his allegedly kidnapped wife and children, going out with a reporter to seek information.
The Trail
episode S1.E6 may 2012As Gideon looks into Amanda's past, a series of events from the past are revisited.
Grant: For the People
episode S1.E7 may 2012Quinn finds herself in a tragic situation; Billy makes an announcement that shakes Fitz's presidency to its core.
The Other Woman
episode S2.E2 october 2012Olivia and her team must do some heavy lifting -- literally.
All Roads Lead to Fitz
episode S2.E5 november 2012A governor takes the law into his own hands when his wife is raped.
Spies Like Us
episode S2.E6 november 2012Olivia receives a coded warning that could expose Huck's past.
Defiance
episode S2.E7 november 2012The team manages a billionaire who seems to have lost his sanity.
Happy Birthday, Mr. President
episode S2.E8 december 2012The President's shot upon arriving at what is supposed to be his birthday party. Olivia who's there, goes to the hospital. And she recalls moments from her days in the White House. The Vice President tries assume the duties of the President so Cyrus asks for Olivia's help.
Blown Away
episode S2.E9 december 2012Olivia helps the vice president.
One for the Dog
episode S2.E10 january 2013Olivia and Cyrus gets word that Fitz is awake. So they go to the hospital and see he's still in a coma. Mellie was the one who spread the word that Fitz is awake to stop Hollis and Langston from making a move on the Presidency. So they try to keep the thing a secret. David is present when Huck who is being held under the Patriot Act and being tortured. When he learns the President is still alive he tells David the President is still in danger. So David goes to Olivia to try and get Huck released. She does and she asks him to help find the one who tried to kill the President.
Nobody Likes Babies
episode S2.E13 february 2013David learns the truth about the Cytron case; Things come to a head for Pope & Associates, with extreme measures to protect themselves and those they love.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
episode S2.E14 february 2013Cyrus is going to christen his baby and asks Olivia and Fitz to be god parents. David wakes up and finds himself with a woman he met, who is dead. so he calls Olivia and they first try to find out who she is and they learn that she may have been sent to get info from David. And David is still upset with Olivia for costing him his job. And Fitz is dealing with some Americans who are being held so he decides whether or not to mount a rescue operation. And chooses not to tell those involved or aware of the rigged election that he knows. And when he does order a rescue, he gets a surprise.
Molly, You in Danger, Girl
episode S2.E18 april 2013After Osborne's suicide everyone thinks it was out of guilt that he was going to be outed as a traitor. The President then goes on TV to say that. But his wife goes to Olivia saying he didn't commit suicide and Olivia believes her. They discover that they were wrong about Osborne so they decide to look into things again. First they need to talk to Molly who was the one who pointed the finger at Osborne. But she's vanished.
A Woman Scorned
episode S2.E20 may 2013Mellie has secretly moved into the Blair House and is threatening to reveal his infidelities unless he promises to be loyal to her. And he thinks she's bluffing while Cyrus says they should be worried. He tries to talk to Mellie but she stands her ground. Olivia's people learn that it was Charlie who attacked Huck at the storage facility and broke into Olivia's. Which makes them think Cyrus is the mole which Olivia doesn't believe. So they try to find him.
Any Questions?
episode S2.E21 may 2013Cyrus is at the center of a big scandal at the White House
White Hat's Back On
episode S2.E22 may 2013As they get closer to uncovering the mole's identity, Olivia and her team find themselves in an increasingly dangerous situation.
It's Handled
episode S3.E1 october 2013Olivia learns what her father is capable of.
Say Hello to My Little Friend
episode S3.E4 october 2013Pope & Associates agree to work with a philandering senator.
Icarus
episode S3.E6 november 2013Olivia faces a decision that will affect her White House relationships; Harrison's loyalty is tested; Cyrus and Mellie scheme against Josie Marcus while the team works with her.
Everything's Coming Up Mellie
episode S3.E7 november 2013In hope of recovering from public backlash, Mellie does a hard-hitting news interview; as Huck pushes Quinn away, her bloodlust threatens to put her in danger.
Vermont Is for Lovers, Too
episode S3.E8 november 2013Olivia and the team must manage a potential crisis with the Josie Marcus campaign while investigating Operation Remington; Cyrus tries to take down Sally.
YOLO
episode S3.E9 december 2013As the team gets closer to the truth, loyalties are tested and relationships are pushed to the limit. Meanwhile, Cyrus has to deal with his own crisis and he realizes that he may have gone too far.
A Door Marked Exit
episode S3.E10 december 2013Everyone struggles to face the consequences of their actions now that the truth has been revealed.
Ride, Sally, Ride
episode S3.E11 february 2014James tries to gather information about Sally murdering her husband, meanwhile rumors are going around about Fitz and Olivia having an affair.
We Do Not Touch the First Ladies
episode S3.E12 march 2014Fitz faces a harsh reality when old feelings and jealousy arise at an event; Quinn wants to prove herself; Leo arranges a meeting between Sally and an old friend.
No Sun on the Horizon
episode S3.E13 march 2014A well prepared Fitz gets thrown a curve ball during the first presidential debate, Olivia receives shocking news and is forced to make an extremely difficult decision, and the gladiators work with a powerful CEO accused of murder. Meanwhile, one dirty little secret could lead to deadly consequences.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
episode S3.E14 march 2014Sally arranges a meeting with the NRA, sending the White House into a tailspin; Huck and Olivia come to startling realizations; a surprising person asks Pope and Associates for help.
Put a Ring on It
episode S4.E17 march 2015When Michael gets himself in a bad situation, the Gladiators launch into damage control and put pressure on Cyrus to move up the wedding. Meanwhile, David takes the first step in executing his plan to take down B613.
The Decision
episode S6.E10 april 2017With the ugly truth behind Frankie's assassination revealed, a torn Olivia wonders how different her life - and the country - would be if she, Mellie, and Cyrus had never rigged Fitz's election.
- Enemy of the State
- The Trail
- Grant: For the People
- The Other Woman
- All Roads Lead to Fitz
- Spies Like Us
- Defiance
- Happy Birthday, Mr. President
- Blown Away
- One for the Dog
- Nobody Likes Babies
- Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
- Molly, You in Danger, Girl
- A Woman Scorned
- Any Questions?
- White Hat's Back On
- It's Handled
- Say Hello to My Little Friend
- Icarus
- Everything's Coming Up Mellie
- Vermont Is for Lovers, Too
- YOLO
- A Door Marked Exit
- Ride, Sally, Ride
- We Do Not Touch the First Ladies
- No Sun on the Horizon
- Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
- Put a Ring on It
- The Decision
Best moments9
- Sally arranges a meeting with the NRA, sending the White House into a tailspin; Huck and Olivia come to startling realizations; a surprising person asks Pope and Associates for help.
- A well prepared Fitz gets thrown a curve ball during the first presidential debate, Olivia receives shocking news and is forced to make an extremely difficult decision, and the gladiators work with a powerful CEO accused of murder. Meanwhile, one dirty little secret could lead to deadly consequences.
- The team manages a billionaire who seems to have lost his sanity.
- Olivia and the team must manage a potential crisis with the Josie Marcus campaign while investigating Operation Remington; Cyrus tries to take down Sally.
- James tries to gather information about Sally murdering her husband, meanwhile rumors are going around about Fitz and Olivia having an affair.
- Olivia helps the vice president.
- As the team gets closer to the truth, loyalties are tested and relationships are pushed to the limit. Meanwhile, Cyrus has to deal with his own crisis and he realizes that he may have gone too far.
- Olivia learns what her father is capable of.
- When Michael gets himself in a bad situation, the Gladiators launch into damage control and put pressure on Cyrus to move up the wedding. Meanwhile, David takes the first step in executing his plan to take down B613.
- Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
- No Sun on the Horizon
- Defiance
- Vermont Is for Lovers, Too
- Ride, Sally, Ride
- Blown Away
- YOLO
- It's Handled
- Put a Ring on It